Pulman E W (3 results)

Cloth. Condition: Good Only. None (illustrator). First edition. A scarce presentation copy, of an already limited edition print run - featuring an inscription by F. D. Urnwick Bound in its original green cloth.One of a limited edition run - this being one of only 500 printed.In addition, this is a presentation copy. As such, it features an ink inscription by F. D. Urnwick - the chairman of the committee involved in the commissioning of this title - marking its transfer into the possession of the commanding officers of the battalion, in July, 1930.Accompanied by the bookplate of F. D. Urnwick and a 'Note' marking this as a presentation copy.Decorated with the gilt crest of the Somerset Light Infantry to front board. Bound in its original green cloth. Externally, worn. Joints broken. Hinges slightly starting. Head and tail split. The odd marks to boards. Wear to extremities. Age toning, bookplate, note and ink inscription to front endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean, with occasional handling marks. Good Only. signed by author. book.

Quarto. Frontispiece photograph of 17th century Bedstead, 76 pages with 25 photographs of historical furniture design, embroidered bed valance, armchairs etc. Hardcover / Half cloth in protective Mylar. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. Very unusual and thorough thesis on comfort, convenience and luxury in upholstering - in history and modern design. With extensive images and thorough research. The chapters include: Determination of the Positions of Comfort and the types of furniture needed to maintain them / Comfort in ancient civilization (civilizations): Egyptian, Greek, and Roman chairs and beds / Medieval / Mediaeval Comfort in England: The importance of the chest and the X framed chair. The Rise of Craftsmanship in Wood / The Periods: The Tudor, The Stuart, The Dutch, The Georgian / Springs [Bed Springs] - A Revolutionary Invention - Traditional Methods described / The Victorian Age - Opulence and Overstuffing / The "Blubbery Aspect" - Easy Chairs / The Modern Methods used for the Provision of resilient surfaces: Changes in Framework, interiors and covering materials / List of Illustrations: A State Bedstead of the late 17th century / The Carrying Chair and Armchair of Queen Hetep-Heres / An Egyptian Woven Grass Stool / An Egyptian Couch and an Egyptian Chair / A Greek Chair / An Etruscan Bronze Bed / Three Folding Stools / Bed Hangings / An Oak Chair covered with "Turkey Wood" / A Canework Chair of the Restoration / A Wing Armchair of the Late 17th century / A Carved Gilt Armchair of the Late Restoration / A Settee of the Late Restoration or Early William and Mary Period / A Queen Anne Chair / A Diagram of a Horsehair Roll / A Sofa of about 1800 / A Victorian Club Chair of about 1860 / The Pompadour Chair / A Modern Fireside Chair / A Wing Easy Chair etc. etc. etc. Sprache: english.

Thick oblong 4to 12.5 x 9.75 x 2 in. [50 pp (unpaginated).], on thick paper stock. With 42 albumen photographs, sized from 4 x 6 in. to 9 x 11.5 in., many w/ photographer's imprint, or captions w/in the negative at lower fore-edge, all carefully mounted, a few w/ annotated captions in ink MS below. Recent full black calf over original beveled boards, white silk moire endpapers, stationer's label for Woolfield & Co., Glasgow on rear pastedown at corner, a.e.g. (occasional lifting, a couple images w/ minor over-exposure, occasional slight closed tears), still a VG exemplar. This splendid Victorian Grand Tour album preserves 42 albumen photographs some a coterie of the best souvenir landscape and portrait photographers at the end of the 19th-Century, including Elizabeth Pulman, James Valentine, G.W. Wilson, and Samuel Poulton, Poulton's Series. The album opens with a photo of the Osbourne House, which was the former royal residence on the Isle of Wight, constructed between 1845-1851 for Queen Victoria and Prince Philip; views Carlsbrooke Castle, St. Thomas Church in Portsmouth, St. Boniface Old Church rebuilt in the 11th Century, and the Luccombe Chine, scenic attraction south of the Village of Luccombe, and the Shanklin Shine - oldest tourist attraction on Wight. Other photos include the South Parade Pier built originally 1875-1878 and designed by G. Rale as passenger ferry terminal, The Pier Southsea, Balmoral Castle from the river, Balmoral from the NW, two views of Inverness, the Waterfall in Glen Ross; the Union Chain Bridge spanning the River Tweed; and the HMS St. Vincent, 120-gun warship launched in 1815 lying at anchor in Portsmouth.The unidentified well-to-do family appear to have traveled to New Zealand around 1880, stopped over at Madeira, with very large unidentified photograph featuring a cart & donkey, with giant palm trees, and subsequently sailed onto Fiji. Two of the albumen images here capture a Fijian Village scene, as well as street scene in Siwa, Fiji. Photos by Valentine include those of Auckland Harbour and Ragitoto from Remuera, New Zealand, as well as Lower Queen Street Scene, and Lake Takapuna looking South. Interior and exterior shots of the Auckland Hospital are included, with one demarcated as "Pulman Photo 153," the Auckland Hospital on the hill, Bowling Club in the foreground, and others. Elizabeth PUlman (1836-1900) is regarded as the first professional woman photographer in New Zealand, who took over her husband George Pulman's business and darkroom following his death in 1871. Of additional interest is the large albumen photograph of an mixed-race photo of a mining crew, featuring South Asian, along with Euro-caucasian counterparts standing beneath the towering structure behind. Two additional harbour photos are mounted, as well as two additional images of a very well-dressed wedding party, with bride and bridal party carefully posed.